Omotesando Shirou｜A chic experience with juwari soba at the counter of an old-fashioned buckwheat noodle restaurant where you can forget about the hustle and bustle of the city Read in Japanese

Omotesando Shirou

Omotesando, Tokyo, is a fashionable area that is at the forefront of fashion, cafes, and trends. Despite its location in the heart of Omotesando, Shirou is a soba noodle restaurant tucked away in a quiet house.

Here, you can savor the artisanal skills of the chefs in a relaxing atmosphere that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. This is an adult restaurant where customers under junior high school age are not allowed to enter.

In this article, we will focus on our experience at Shirou, which we visited for lunch, and introduce the restaurant's atmosphere, popular menu, history, and even the charm of using the restaurant for dinner.

An Adult Hideout on Omotesando - "Shirou," a Chic Soba Restaurant in the Style of an Old Private House

A few minutes walk from Omotesando Station. Shirou is tucked away in a quiet alley off the main street. At first glance, the exterior of the restaurant looks like an old Japanese-style house. The warmth of the wood and the calm atmosphere give you a "good feeling" even before you enter.

The moment you open the door, the atmosphere changes.
The lighting is subdued and the interior is slightly dark, creating a calm atmosphere.
The walls are decorated with antiques, bottles of whiskey quietly line the counter, and pleasant jazz music is playing in the background. It is truly a special space that makes you forget you are in Omotesando.

Enjoying authentic jyuwari-soba for lunch - a taste of the Edo-mae style

On this day, I was served Jyuwari Soba. Shirou is proud to serve only buckwheat flour, without using any other ingredients.
The moment you put it in your mouth, the aroma of buckwheat spreads in your mouth. The more you chew, the more you feel the firm texture and flavor.
It is truly a soba with the strength that only the real thing can have.

The thin chopstick tips are exquisite, making the soba easy to carry in your mouth, and even your manners look elegant, which is a nice touch. The amount of soba is rather modest, but that makes you want to savor it carefully.

Beautiful soba dishes served on antique and contemporary artisanal plates

The soba is served on ceramic dishes made by antique and contemporary artists. Each has a different design and texture that enhances the beauty of the dish.
The attention paid not only to the food itself, but also to the way it is presented and the harmony of the dishes with the dishes is aesthetically pleasing.

The marriage of a la carte dishes and alcoholic beverages - the reason why diners want to come back in the evening

Shiro's charm goes beyond soba. In the evening, a la carte dishes and sake are served in a relaxed, adult atmosphere.

• Dashi-maki Tamago (rolled egg) with the aroma of dashi broth
• Carefully cooked simmered dishes
• A wide selection of sake, shochu, and whiskey

Over the counter, beautifully arranged bottles attract the eye. There are counter seats where you can comfortably spend time alone, and it is great to enjoy a drink in a relaxed atmosphere with thoughtful snacks.

Seating options to suit every occasion: counter, table, and private rooms

In addition to counter seating, Shirou also offers table seating and private rooms where you can spend your private time.
Whether you are dining alone, with friends, or for business entertainment, you will appreciate the "user-friendliness" of the restaurant, which is suitable for any occasion.

A comfortable space where the staff's hospitality shines through

In addition to the taste of the food, the staff's service also determines the comfort of the restaurant. I was impressed by the courteous and considerate service of the staff at Shirou.

They do not force themselves to talk to us too much, but they watch us closely and call out to us at the right time.
Such a comfortable distance makes us want to come back again.

History of Omotesando Shirou and its commitment

Shirou" is a restaurant filled with the persistence of the owner, a buckwheat noodle craftsman. The buckwheat noodles are made by hand every morning according to the temperature and humidity of the day, using carefully selected buckwheat flour produced in Japan.
No compromises are made in the soup stock, sauce, or condiments, which is why you can enjoy a dignified taste no matter what time of day you visit.

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Meals

Beverages

Recommended for

• People who want to have a relaxing lunch in Omotesando
• People who want to spend an adult time while enjoying drinks and a la carte dishes.
• People who are looking for a restaurant with a good atmosphere for a date or entertainment
• People who want to enjoy Soba in a relaxed atmosphere even if you are alone

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Summary: Forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a luxurious time immersed in chic soba noodles!

Although Shirou is located in Omotesando, you can feel the flow of time gently.
The atmosphere of an old private house, the elegant soba noodles, the courteous service, and the harmony of beautiful dishes and music.
All of them blend together exquisitely to create a unique "soba time.

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Next time, I would definitely like to visit at night to enjoy drinking and eating soba noodles in a relaxed atmosphere. This is a soba restaurant for adults.